Our first PRIME week in Glasgow by Catriona Smith

We had the great privilege of demonstrating our “Expert Hand, Human Touch” in the Glasgow office this Easter by accommodating eleven high school pupils from seven different schools across the Glasgow area. We wanted the experience to be fulfilling, we wanted it to be enjoyable and we wanted to shed the legal system in a…

My PRIME Week by future lawyer Bashirat Oladele

The four days were so interactive and there were endless opportunities for networking with trainees which gave me the opportunity to learn more about life in commercial law. Whilst there, I learned more about practice areas such as corporate and finance. I would like to thank Jackie Trench for facilitating an amazing four days and…

Schools Challenge is a first step in new social mobility approach

The Schools Challenge, which concluded on Monday 29 April, was designed to give UK state-school students currently completing A-Levels (or equivalent) the opportunity to develop skills they need to become the commercial lawyers of the future, whilst also winning prizes for their school and themselves. As part of a new social mobility recruitment initiative, PRIME…

Burges Salmon has Worked with over 750 Young People in Local Schools

In order to help young people gain some professional work experience, and to deepen their understanding of a potential career in law, Burges Salmon has stayed committed to its bespoke work experience programme ‘Bright Sparks’ which has been run annually since 2013. “Bright Sparks definitely sparked my interest in studying law at university. It was…

Gowling WLG’s PRIME Week

PRIME week at Gowling WLG is a highlight in their corporate responsibility calendar and PRIME 2019 was no exception. The firm welcomed ten bright and engaging local Birmingham year 12 students who spent the week shadowing trainees and legal apprentices, receiving hands on legal work experience from a variety of legal departments. The work experience…

Muhammad’s Route to Law at BCLP

Muhammad Gangat, a PRIME and Aspiring Solicitors alum shared what he learned from both programmes to secure a training contract at law firm BCLP. As an added bonus learn his top tip for making conversation in corporate networking events; here’s a clue it involves a well known football club and cufflinks. If you’re interested in…

Clear out the stigmas and stereotypes. Reap the return on your investment.

A research study by the Social Mobility Pledge has reported that 60% of workers aged 35 to 64 believe economically disadvantaged people in the generation below them have a harder time progressing in their careers than those from the generation above. Put another way, they believe that young people today face a “class ceiling” in attempting…

A Herbert Smith Freehills and BP PRIME Partnership

“Addressing social mobility in the legal profession is something that no law firm can do alone. I am delighted that Herbert Smith Freehills and BP are working together to change lives through a collaborative project by ensuring the next generation is aware of the range of careers on offer within law firms and the qualities…

The Difference a Year Makes to a PRIME Graduate

With 2019 just beginning, I’ve been reflecting on the past year and all that I have achieved. When I completed my Brodies’ summer placement application at the end of 2017, little did I realise it would result in me being offered a traineeship with the firm in 2020. I feel incredibly proud and lucky to…

Becoming a Legal Apprentice at Weightmans LLP

PRIME alumnus and ‘Higher Degree Apprentice of the Year‘ Jordan Coulton shares insight into his role including: His route to becoming an apprentice His experience so far and projects he’s been involved with Plans for the future Advice for anyone who would like to become a legal apprentice Click here to find PRIME work experience…